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R161 YWJ

1998 Yamaha Yzf R1

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

40,022 mi
Last recorded40,022 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Yamaha Yzf R122,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 YWJ
MakeYamaha
ModelYzf R1
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,022 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,829 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 39,819 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 18 May 2012 39,366 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 20 May 2011 38,266 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)

Pass 19 May 2010 36,965 miles

rear brake hose/ alloy fittings not reccommended for road use

Pass 27 May 2009 35,584 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 35,584 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 31,781 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 20,558 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,752 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha Yzf R1?

Based on 175,313 MOT tests across 16,804 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
802
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
16,804
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,994
reflector on motorcycle missing 1,865
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 687
Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height 543
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 450
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R161 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 22,170 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Yamaha Yzf R1 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,994 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R161 YWJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha Yzf R1 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Yamaha Yzf R1 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R161 YWJ registered?

R161 YWJ is a 1998 Yamaha Yzf R1, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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